Cliffton Wang – New York State Champion!

Congratulations Cliffton Wang for Winning the NYS Wrestling Championship at 182lbs!
Cliffton breezed through the Section 1 Wrestling Tournament earlier this season, winning his fourth title and qualifying for States.
Cliffton was seeded #1 going into the State Tournament, which was held in Albany, NY on February 24 and 25.
  • In the Round of 16, Cliffton won a 7-0 decision over Mike Sabella of Mt Sinai (Section 11).
  • In the Quarter Finals, Cliffton pinned John Deridder of Carle Place Wheatley (Section 8).
  • In the Semi-Finals, Cliffton posted a dominant 12-0 major decision over Chance Lapier of Ausable Valley (Section 7)
  • Cliffton won the NYS Championship with a 3-2 decision in overtime, besting Doug Simmons of Canastota (Section 3)